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Fox Lake Hills

Illinois · 2,591 residents · 1.268 sq mi
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Fox Lake Hills is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $70,674. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $211,000. Households here earn about 27% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,591
+1%since 2000
from 2,561 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,043 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 2,020 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.2
+9%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Fox Lake Hills
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$70,674
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,545 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,654
+19%since 2000
from $27,343 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
38.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 37.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.8%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.437
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade18.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information14%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services8.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration7.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing6.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$211,000
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $137,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,352
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $867 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
72.5%
−19.6 ptssince 2000
from 92.2% in 2000
10.2% rent
Vacancy rate
5.4%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
44.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
64.4%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 60.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.0
+51%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94%(2,407)
Black1%(25)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(75)
Asian0.6%(15)
Other0%
Diversity Score11%(282)
2010
White, non-Hispanic89.8%(2,328)
Black2%(51)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(167)
Asian0.7%(18)
Other0.7%(19)
Diversity Score22.9%(593)
Diversity Score
23
+108%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.7%
−8.5 ptssince 2000
from 24.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
96.1%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 88.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
41.0 min
+31%since 2000
from 31.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 83.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
18.5%
−34.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
51.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
4.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.5%
−40.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fox Lake Hills, Illinois?

Fox Lake Hills, Illinois has about 2,591 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fox Lake Hills, Illinois?

The typical household in Fox Lake Hills, Illinois earns about $70,674 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fox Lake Hills, Illinois expensive?

In Fox Lake Hills, Illinois, the median home is worth about $211,000, and the typical rent is about $1,352 a month.

How educated are people in Fox Lake Hills, Illinois?

About 15.7% of adults age 25 and over in Fox Lake Hills, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fox Lake Hills, Illinois?

About 8.8% of people in Fox Lake Hills, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fox Lake Hills, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Fox Lake Hills, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 92 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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